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Fine 16th Century Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel The Holy Family Museum Quality16th century
16th century
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The Holy Family
attributed to Adrien Thomas Key (Flemish c.1544-1590)
oil painting on wood panel (cradled): 24 x 26 inches
frame: 34 x 35 inches
condition: for its considerable age, the painting is very sound and strong condition. No flaking or lifting of paint, ancient restoration in place (most likely when the panel was cradled).
provenance: private collection, Somerset, England, from the Collection of the late Andrew Guy Thomson and previously Sotheby's Lot 223, 06 December 1988.
A very fine and exquisite late 16th-century oil painting, on wood panel, attributed to the Flemish master Adrien Thomasz Key 91544-1590), a distinguished figure of the Antwerp Mannerist school. Known for his delicate handling of religious subjects and refined use of color, Key's rare surviving works are sought after by collectors and institutions alike.
This intimate composition represents the Holy Family — the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, and Saint Joseph — rendered with a serene, almost tender humanism. The figures are bathed in a soft chiaroscuro, highlighting the divine glow of the Madonna’s skin and the playful vitality of the infant Christ. Key’s finesse is evident in the flowing drapery, the lifelike rendering of flesh, and the masterful inclusion of symbolic fruit—evoking both the Fall and Redemption.
The painting is set within an opulent period-style gilt frame, adding gravitas and museum-quality presentation. A rolling landscape and classical architecture in the background reinforce the work’s Flemish-Italianate fusion, reminiscent of the stylistic bridges Key often built between Northern naturalism and Southern idealism.
Collectors of Old Masters, museum curators, and admirers of devotional art will recognize the rarity and importance of this painting. A timeless testament to the golden age of Flemish art, it brings with it centuries of reverence, beauty, and art historical significance.
- Attributed to:ADRIEN THOMASZ KEY (FLEMISH c.1544-1590) (1544 - 1590)
- Creation Year:16th century
- Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316033232

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